In the framework of the project "The Good Governance Principles: Bridging Citizens and Governments" FLGR announced call for proposals for local NGOs from the 2 pilot municipalities: at the FLGR website – on the 10 March, and on the 12 March 2009 – in the e-weekly, that reaches 9400 subscribers.
The total sum available for funding is 16,000 USD, and one project can apply for a maximum grant of 4,000 USD. Maximum 90% of the projects costs will be covered by the grants.
Projects will be supported that:
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Adequately inform citizens on the functions, procedures of the local government authorities in terms of the good governance principles application;
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Form a culture and mechanisms for citizens participation in the decision making process at local level;
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Introduce effective mechanisms of citizens’ monitoring of the work of the municipal administrations;
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Ensure adequate and effective citizen participation in the formulation, monitoring and implementation of local policies, based on partnership and transparency;
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Realize forms of dialogue and partnership between the local administrations and the businesses and socio-economic partners for better understanding and responding to their lawful needs.
The deadline for submission of project proposals is 13 April 2009.
The Project "The Good Governance Principles: Bridging Citizens and Governments" is supported by GMF/ The Balkan Trust for Democracy/ Bulgaria Fund.
The Project "The Good Governance Principles: Bridging Citizens and Governments" is supported by GMF/ The Balkan Trust for Democracy/ Bulgaria Fund.